Bringing home a puppy is joyful and exhausting. Here is the calm, vet-checked path through the first month — settling in, sleep, house-training, the socialisation window, and first vet visits — without the panic. Go slow, keep routines short and positive, and protect your puppy from over-tiredness.
Your puppy’s first 30 days: the calm-start plan
- Vet-reviewed by Dr. Amara Okafor, DVM
- Last updated June 2, 2026
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